Restyling

March '13

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Big rigs are also unique because they are a completely different
segment in our marketplace. Dezynery's DeSoto notes that only
a few providers nationwide "can handle a large branding project
for big rigs due to printer capacity and know-how."
Photo from Identity Brand.
"Most overlaminate films come in a
variety of thicknesses. We normally use
a 2-mil overlaminate, but we also use a
1.3-mil overlaminate for bumpers, mirrors, recessed areas and other complex
aspects of a wrap. If you will be printing
and installing window perf, make sure
you use an optically clear laminate. Also
be sure to use a manufacturer's laminate
designed to be used with the media you're
printing on. If you ever have a failure, this
will help in getting a warranty covered.
Use whatever type of overlaminate you feel
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comfortable with and gives you positive
results. We always stress the importance
of using a cast film. This will allow you to
give your customers a warranty and [for
you to] sleep soundly at night."
Wheat stresses, "Laminate is very important and must be used to ensure the wrap
lasts its full term, and in the end it makes
the removal process much easier and less
expense for your client. The main thing
is to use the same brand of laminate and
material: 3M vinyl, 3M laminate; Oracal
vinyl, Oracal laminate; and so on. This is for
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